About The Role

Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

POSITION: Driver/Clerical Aide

Opelika Regional Center | Office of Field Services

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential.

Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

The Driver/Clerical Aide is an integral part of the Opelika Regional Center team. This role provides direct services and support throughout the counties served by the Opelika Regional Center. Responsibilities included transporting staff and consumers, making deliveries, and providing clerical support. The ideal candidate is one who is flexible, self-motivated, possesses good organizational skills, and excels in a fast-paced team environment.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB’s culture is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of the Institute. You will play a vital role in the lives of our consumers and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, a positive attitude, and professional maturity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Licensure & Insurance: Valid driver license with auto insurance; must be eligible for coverage under the AIDB insurance carrier.
Transportation & Driving Skills: Clean and reliable transportation; demonstrated ability to obtain and follow driving directions accurately and safely.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Transportation & Consumer Support

Staff & Consumer Transport: Transport Opelika Regional Center staff who are blind and visually impaired, as well as AIDB consumers, providing assistance as needed.
Route Planning: Utilize map reading skills and digital tools/Internet to map travel directions and calculate mileage.
Wheelchair & Mobility Assistance: Safely assist consumers entering and exiting vehicles and facilities, ensuring proper use of wheelchair lifts and securement equipment.

Clerical & Administrative Operations

Office Support: Perform general clerical duties, including reception desk coverage, data entry, copying, sorting mail, and answering and routing telephone calls.
Documentation: Complete and submit all required records, travel logs, and documentation accurately and on time in accordance with AIDB policies and procedures.
Facility Access: Assist with reception duties, including opening the building for meetings, workshops, and events on occasional nights or weekends.
Technical Proficiency: Proven computer and software experience equivalent to Google G-Suite, including Calendar, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.
Work Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends, with occasional overnight travel.
Professional Standards: Past work record demonstrating high integrity, confidentiality, a strong attendance record, and a professional appearance and demeanor.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Pleasant telephone and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to understand and follow verbal, signed, and/or written instructions.
Adaptability & Initiative: Ability to take initiative, anticipate problems, follow through, meet established deadlines, and remain flexible with work assignments and unexpected interruptions.
Physical Capability: Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Regional Center Activities & Event Support

Event Logistics: Assist in planning, setting up, cleaning up, and participating in regional center activities, such as White Cane Day, Deaf Awareness events, educational workshops, social/community events, and statewide programs.
Consumer & Staff Assistance: Provide general support and assistance to regional center consumers, staff, and visitors during routine operations and special functions.

Professional Development and Certifications

Orientation to Blindness: Must complete Orientation to Blindness Training within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
Lift & Securement Certification: Must obtain wheelchair lift and securement certification within six (6) months of employment.
Bus Driver Licensure: Must obtain a valid Alabama Bus Driver’s License within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment.
Sign Language Proficiency: Must obtain a sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.

Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

SALARY: $15.69 - $18.30 Scale C5 Rank 32

$23.65 – CDL Scale S1 Rank HS

When on a driving assignment that requires to drive a CDL, will be paid CDL pay.